Pastry Chef

Accor Hotels; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a creative and passionate Pastry Chef to join their team. This role involves leading the Pastry department, developing innovative desserts, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience and a diploma in culinary arts. With a focus on creativity and quality, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and offers growth opportunities, allowing you to explore your culinary potential and contribute to memorable guest experiences.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefit Card

Opportunities for Talent Development

Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a Pastry department is required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department.
• Develop new dessert, pastry, and bread products.
• Maintain payroll costs and productivity within budget.

Skills

Leadership in Pastry Department

Baking Skills

Sugar Work

Chocolate Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Diploma Certification in Culinary Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Windows Applications

Job description

Company Description

At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations. Our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive décor and artistry and magnificent features. Add engaging service and the result is an unforgettable guest experience.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park features beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 84 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge along with our recently launched pan-Latin Restaurant in partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality. Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Job Description

Pastry Chef
Is your creativity and passion unmatched when developing sweet and delicious art? As a Pastry Chef, you are skilled and well versed in baking, innovative, and always looking for new ideas to impress our guests and clients. The edible art you create makes our guests smile and wanting more in our hotel!

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What you will be doing:

• Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to all food & beverage and restaurant functions
• Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
• Maintain payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
• Assist in the recruitment and training of all new Pastry colleagues
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Extensive leadership experience in a Pastry department required
• Diploma Certification in a culinary discipline required
• Proficient with sugar work and or chocolate skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Responsible for State & Federal Food Handlers certification (mandatory)

Additional Information

Salary: Subject to experience and qualifications, salary range $70,000 - $86,000

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.